Molding Machine Operator - 2nd shift

OTTO Engineering, Inc.; Carpentersville (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing Bonus

Vacation time after 30 days & after 1年

Health Insurance - multiple plans

Dental Insurance - base & Buy-Up

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Life/AD&D & Disability Benefits

10 paid holidays

Job summary

OTTO Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Molding Machine Operator for 2nd shift to learn all aspects of the injection molding process. The role runs 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a target hourly range and shift premium.

The position requires basic molding setup, material handling, quality inspection, and adherence to safety and process procedures. Prior experience in molding is preferred, with opportunities for growth into a trainee role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in this position or similar.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs with assistance when needed.
• Reliable attendance.
• Ability to differentiate colors.
• Willing to work nonstandard or extended schedules.
• Good communication and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of inspection tools and their use.

Responsibilities

• Basic molding machine setup.
• Confirm proper material use per BOMs.
• Load and dry material.
• Inspect work for quality.
• Perform routine machine maintenance as needed.
• Keep equipment and work area clean and organized.
• Count and progress work into stock.
• Regrind material as required.
• Perform SPC data collection.
• Run insert molded jobs when required.
• Manage raw material to prevent contamination.
• Observe department procedures.

Skills

2+ years experience

Good communication skills

Color differentiation

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Reliable attendance

Nonstandard schedules

Tools

Inspection tools usage

Material handling familiarity

Job description

OTTO's Opportunity

Molding Machine Operator 2nd shift

Our Molding Machine Operator 2nd shift is an entry level Molding Department position where the candidate learns about all aspects of the injection molding process.

Hours

3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. (Monday through Friday)

Responsibilities

• Basic molding machine setup


• Confirm proper material use, per BOM's


• Material drying and loading


• Perform inspection of work produced to ensure quality


• Machine maintenance as required


• Keep equipment and work area clean


• Count and progress work into stock


• Regrind material as required


• Perform SPC data collection


• Observe department procedures


• Run insert molded jobs as needed


• Manage raw material in a manner that prevents contamination


• Maintain cleanliness and order of raw material storage


• Assist with other related duties as required or assigned

What You’ll Need to Bring to the Table

• Minimum 2 years in this position before being considered for Molding Technician Trainee


• Ability to lift 50 lbs. Shoulder height with assistance as necessary


• Reliable attendance


• Ability to differentiate between colors


• Available for nonstandard or extended work schedules


• Good communication skills


• Able to follow written and verbal instructions


• Knowledge of inspection tools and their use

What OTTO Offers for This Specific Position

The hiring range listed in this posting is what we, in good faith, anticipate relying on when confirming an hourly rate for this position; exceptions may be considered for highly experienced candidates with multiple years of at-level experience.

• Target hourly hiring range: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour (plus 10% shift premium), based on qualifications and experience.


• Profit Sharing Bonus - OTTO believes that it’s fair to share the profits that the employees help to make; profit sharing is distributed to employees twice a year. OTTO’s profit sharing plan is paid at the discretion of the company and is not a guaranteed bonus or any part of a compensation plan.


• Vacation: five days after 30 days of employment and 80 hours at 1 year - vacation time is earned on the anniversary date.

Health & Benefits

OTTO’s Benefits:

Medical Insurance

• HMO Plan


• Standard PPO Plan


• Enhanced PPO Plan


• High Deducible PPO Plan


• FSA, LFSA, and HSA

Dental Insurance

• Base Plan


• Buy-Up Plan

Vision Insurance

401(k) with a company match

Life Insurance & Disability

• Life/AD&D


• Voluntary Life/AD&D


• Short-Term Disability


• Long-Term Disability

10 paid holidays

Company picnic

Holiday party

AND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year!

Employer Commitments

OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

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